The piano is said to have originated in Italy sometime during the 1700’s in a city called, Florence. The Italian Renaissance existed in this central region of Italy, which is also Tuscany’s capital city. In 1709, Bartolomeo (di Francesco) Cristofori, an Italian harpsichord maker, created the pianoforte. Thereafter, various stringed instruments and keyboards were invented,
Music Lessons
Teachers Shake It Up – Practice Makes Better
We’ve all heard the phrase “Practice makes perfect,” but I prefer to tell my students, “Practice makes better.” Perfect is a very high standard to aim for, especially when we are starting out on learning something new, like a new instrument or even a new, harder piece on the piano. For most students, our goal
Happy Side Effects Of In Home Piano Lessons
I have always said that learning how to play an instrument is the best thing I have ever done for myself. There are so many benefits to learning how to play an instrument and this blog will barely scratch the surface, but I have listed a few key reasons as to how taking in home
Fast Food Piano – In Home Piano Lessons
Fast Food Piano We can learn a bunch from our trip to the fast food drive through window. Every person at work, if doing his or her job correctly has one goal in mind, to get you your order as quick as possible. Getting a quick meal insures our likeliness to go back again. Piano
Cello Lessons At Home- Personalities Set the Mood
Personalities in Lessons I taught four totally different lessons today. Two were so different that they made me think of how student’s personalities play a huge role in the mood of the lesson. As much control as I think I have, they honestly have just as much, since I base my teaching style around their
Piano Lessons At Home Are Taught By Weird Teachers!
We teach music lessons in Dallas, Atlanta, Seattle, DC, Virginia, Miami, Denver, etc. And there is one constant among all our teachers who teach in-home lessons. We are weird. Piano Teachers Are The Weird Ones You heard it here and from the horse’s mouth. Music teachers are the weird ones, and it doesn’t matter what
The Importance of Positive Reinforcement in Private Music Lessons
One of the biggest differences between music teachers of any instrument can be teaching philosophy. This has to do with what the teacher hopes to achieve overall with their students, in addition to the student’s individual goals, and how they make it happen during private piano lessons. As an in home piano teacher in Baltimore,
Private In Home Piano Lessons – Can You Hear What I Hear?
The Sound of the Piano Anyone with ears loves the sound of the piano and mostly everyone wishes they knew how to play piano. That’s why private piano lessons in Dallas exist. As an adult musician, it’s easy for me to reflect on this, having played piano, played with pianists, and listened to all kinds
6 Ways To Practice Playing The Piano At Home
While taking in home piano lessons in Seattle every student needs to practice to make the most of their experience and to progress as a student. Practicing is one of the most important parts of learning to play an instrument. Learning to play music takes time and dedication. Playing music can not be “crammed”, quickly
Beginner Piano Lessons For Kids
Many new students who sign up want kids’ beginner piano lessons in Miami. This can be a very valuable addition to any child’s life. Taking music lessons at a young age gives students many opportunities to succeed in music and really take part in something beautiful and expressive. Here are a few tips on teaching